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Category of Organization: Independent international organization |
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| Country of Origin: Saudi
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Founded In: 1972 |
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Brief History of Organization |
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The World
Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) is an independent international
organization and an Islamic forum that supports the work of
Muslim organizations and needy communities the world over.
WAMY's headquarters are based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WAMY has
regional as well various branches in and outside
Saudi Arabia.
Established in 1972, it has presence in 55 countries and an
associate membership of over 500 youth organizations around the
world.
WAMY is a member of the United Nations NGOs (Non-Governmental
Organizations), and recognized for its vast scope of
humanitarian and relief work that encompasses about 60% of the
Muslim World |
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Objectives |
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To
preserve the identity of Muslim youth and help overcome the
problems they face in modern society.
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To educate
and train them in order to become active an positive
citizens in their countries.
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To
introduce Islam to non-Muslims in its purest form as a
comprehensive system and a way of life.
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To assist
Muslim organizations all over the world through training,
communication and cooperation.
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Establish
a relationship of dialogue, understanding and coordination
between Muslim organizations, the western societies and
beyond.
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Affiliates |
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Affiliate:
United
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Type
of relation:
Member of the United Nations |
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Methods of Communication |
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Newsletter
Websites
Electronic
Forums
Emails
Regular
post
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Activities |
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Holding international, regional, and local Muslim youth
and student camps. |
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Scouting |
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Help establish Muslim scout groups where possible and
coordinate with the scout associations in various
countries of the world to encourage the Muslim youth to
benefit fromthe programs and activities offered in
scouting |
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Organizing conferences, symposia, and research circles |
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To
address youth issues |
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Football Tournaments |
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Sports events are among the best means to entertain,
educate and attract Muslim youth. |
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Programs |
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Humanitarian and Educational project |
Establish humanitarian and educational projects for the
benefit of the needy Muslim
communities in various countries (like building hospitals
and schools, orphans' sponsorship,
development projects, building mosques, digging wells etc.) |
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Exchange programs |
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Organizing exchange visits, Hajj & Umra trips for the Muslim
around the World |
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Publications:
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Discover Islam Leaflets |
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Magazines and newsletters |
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Expose WAMY's
work and achievements around the world |
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Brochures and exhibition material |
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To
introduce Islam to non-Muslims in it's holistic vision |
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Publications can be ordered from WAMY’s Headoffice in Riyadh
or our Western Europe office |
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